Dr. Melvin Theodore Saludes M.D.
Pulmonologist | Pulmonary Disease
426 8th St Suite 305 Glen Dale WV, 26038About
Dr. Melvin Saludes practices Pulmonology in Glen Dale, WV. A pulmonologist is a physician who possesses specialized knowledge and skill in the diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary conditions and diseases. Dr. Saludes manages patients who need life support and mechanical ventilation, and is specially trained in diseases and conditions of the chest, particularly pneumonia, asthma, tuberculosis, emphysema, and complicated chest infections.
Education and Training
Perpetual Help Coll Of Med- Binan- Laguna- Philippines 1991
University of Perpetual Help System Dalta Jonelta Foundation School of Medicine 1991
Jehlum Valley College of Medical Sciences 1994
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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